Any Remington 700SS 5R Mil-Spec Owners Here?

[jandmtv]

Hi guys, have a few questions for the Rem 700 5r owners here.
Thanks in advance


Happy with your purchase/any regrets?


Whats your best group at 100 and 200 yards?


Did you do any upgrades to it, and did they improve accuracy?


Do you reload or use factory ammo?


If you reload, whats your best load that the rifle seems to like?

[Solidsnake87]

You can find some excellent reviews through a simple google search. From what I've read, this is the BEST factory remington 700 available to the general public. The trigger is amazing and once its reset to about 3.5 lbs you will have one heck of a rifle. Federal Gold (don't remember the weight) groups at .3 MOA or less with a decent mount and glass, according to several of the reviews I remember. I've been considering that rifle as the basis for a AICS remy 700 build. If you pick it up it will be a purchase you won't regret!

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by Solidsnake87

You can find some excellent reviews through a simple google search. From what I've read, this is the BEST factory remington 700 available to the general public. The trigger is amazing and once its reset to about 3.5 lbs you will have one heck of a rifle. Federal Gold (don't remember the weight) groups at .3 MOA or less with a decent mount and glass, according to several of the reviews I remember. I've been considering that rifle as the basis for a AICS remy 700 build. If you pick it up it will be a purchase you won't regret!

Thanks, but i have read all of the reviews, im looking for input from calgunners. I have been reading up on this rifle for a while now, but have never talked to anyone who has one.

[Solidsnake87]

There have been some for sale on the forums, perhaps you could look up the convos and send some PMs. Thats should get you what you want.

[Cypriss32]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Happy with your purchase/any regrets?

Why not its a remington?

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Whats your best group at 100 and 200 yards?

As good as you the shooter can shoot.

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Did you do any upgrades to it, and did they improve accuracy?

The sky is the limit......... Its a remington. JUST GET GOOD RINGS, BASE and SCOPE.
Nightforce is king right now. CAN NOT be beat by anything for the money.

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Do you reload or use factory ammo?
If you reload, whats your best load that the rifle seems to like?

Shoot 175gr SMKS, 178gr AMAX, or 155gr Scenars.
RL-15, or Varget seem to be powders of choice.
Stick with win brass and eather 210Federals, or CCI Br-2s.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by cypriss32

Why not its a remington?


As good as you the shooter can shoot.


The sky is the limit......... Its a remington. JUST GET GOOD RINGS, BASE and SCOPE.
Nightforce is king right now. CAN NOT be beat by anything for the money.


Shoot 175gr SMKS, 178gr AMAX, or 155gr Scenars.
RL-15, or Varget seem to be powders of choice.
Stick with win brass and eather 210Federals, or CCI Br-2s.

thanks for not answering any of my questions, but rather expressing your opinions.

now, does anyone that actually owns a 5r care to chime in?

[Cypriss32]

I answered your questions. You dont know **** about precision rifles then.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by cypriss32

I answered your questions. You dont know **** about precision rifles then.

ok lets look at your answers

Why not its a remington?

hmmmm, just because its a remington people are not allowed to regret a purchase?

As good as you the shooter can shoot.

doesnt really answer my question, does it! I asked about actuall groups, not shooter ability

The sky is the limit......... Its a remington. JUST GET GOOD RINGS, BASE and SCOPE.
Nightforce is king right now. CAN NOT be beat by anything for the money.

did i ask what types of upgrades were out there for this rifle? NO, im well aware of all the upgrades available for the rem700 platform.
i asked what upgrades members here had done to their rifles and if those upgrades improved accuracy!

Shoot 175gr SMKS, 178gr AMAX, or 155gr Scenars.
RL-15, or Varget seem to be powders of choice.
Stick with win brass and eather 210Federals, or CCI Br-2s.

and finally, did i ask what type of components to use to load ammo for the rem 5r? or did i ask which load the 5r seems to like?



now b4 you jump to the conclusion that i know nothing about precision rifles, consider this, perhaps you do not know how to properly read and answer questions.

[Cypriss32]

Ok it seems that I dont know **** about anything. If you knew anything. You would how much stuff is out there for rems....... But know that dont you.
You would also know that there is not load that shoots the same in your own gun..... Im shure you knew that thow right.

But then again what do I know.....

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by cypriss32

Ok it seems that I dont know **** about anything. If you knew anything. You would how much stuff is out there for rems....... But know that dont you.
You would also know that there is not load that shoots the same in your own gun..... Im shure you knew that thow right.

But then again what do I know.....

that makes sense how?

also, i do know how much stuff there is for the rems, but since the 5r is more accurate than the standard 700p, i was wondering if any of the upgrades out there further improved its accuracy. But i guess understanding a simple question like that is too much to ask for.

and yes, i know what you are trying to say about the same load performing differently in different rifles of the same make/model. now please stop posting on this thread if you have nothing more to add, and leave some room for people that actually know how to read and answer questions.

[Cypriss32]

You live in hollyweird figured as much........

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by cypriss32

You live in hollyweird figured as much........

excuse me? just because i proved you wrong, you are going to get bitter and knock where i live? LOL!!!!

how mature of you!

and still you dont know how to read! look closer, it says North Hollywood! which is very different than Hollywood. Keep digging that hole.

[rksimple]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

that makes sense how?

also, i do know how much stuff there is for the rems, but since the 5r is more accurate than the standard 700p, i was wondering if any of the upgrades out there further improved its accuracy. But i guess understanding a simple question like that is too much to ask for.

and yes, i know what you are trying to say about the same load performing differently in different rifles of the same make/model. now please stop posting on this thread if you have nothing more to add, and leave some room for people that actually know how to read and answer questions.

You're not going to get a lot of responses over here on 5r's. Take a look over on snipershide or the like. You're questions are already answered over there. Just remember, on the internet, everyone has a .2 or .3 rifle. In the end with the 5r, you still have a factory barrel made to factory barrel specs.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by rksimple

You're not going to get a lot of responses over here on 5r's. Take a look over on snipershide or the like. You're questions are already answered over there. Just remember, on the internet, everyone has a .2 or .3 rifle. In the end with the 5r, you still have a factory barrel made to factory barrel specs.

thats why i dont trust the reviews i read elsewhere, and the reason for me asking our members here. i find calgunners to be honest about their rifles, good or bad.

[rksimple]

When you want to talk precision/tac rifles, you go to SH. Thats it. You'll get the nitty gritty. They are brutally honest. I've heard some ridiculous claims made on all boards, including this one. Don't be so naive to think that you'll get the straight scoop just because you're on calguns.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by rksimple

When you want to talk precision/tac rifles, you go to SH. Thats it. You'll get the nitty gritty. They are brutally honest. I've heard some ridiculous claims made on all boards, including this one. Don't be so naive to think that you'll get the straight scoop just because you're on calguns.

not being naive, i just trust certain members here on calguns. but judging from the lack of response, ill take your advice and try SH.

Thanks!

[JMN68]

To answer your question. I am a 5R owner and have shot that rifle stock with a Leupy scope and BO base for the last year and a half. With Black Hill 168gr match and home reload, I and averaging .2 for home and .4 for Black Hill at 100m. For me the rifle was and is still and excellent purchased.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by JMN68

To answer your question. I am a 5R owner and have shot that rifle stock with a Leupy scope and BO base for the last year and a half. With Black Hill 168gr match and home reload, I and averaging .2 for home and .4 for Black Hill at 100m. For me the rifle was and is still and excellent purchased.

thanks for the response.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Thanks, but i have read all of the reviews, im looking for input from calgunners. I have been reading up on this rifle for a while now, but have never talked to anyone who has one.

I have a friend in TX with one.
He says it's the most accurate bolt gun he's ever shot, but he's a factory gun shooter, not a custom gun shooter.
He shoots Federal 168 GMM and saves me all the once fired brass.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

doesnt really answer my question, does it! I asked about actuall groups, not shooter ability

Dude, you are digging a hole you don't want to see the bottom of...
Group size is ALL about shooter skill.
It's easy to make accurate ammo, just choose good components, develop a load and keep everything consistent.
Consistently shooting small groups is the hard part.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by ar15barrels

Dude, you are digging a hole you don't want to see the bottom of...
Group size is ALL about shooter skill.
It's easy to make accurate ammo, just choose good components, develop a load and keep everything consistent.
Consistently shooting small groups is the hard part.

Randall, I was more curious about the rifles capability, most of the reviews i read online said the 5r is a .3moa rifle using 175 grain smk's while the best a stock 700p could do is .5moa. i just wanted to know weather this was true or internet bull. i know shooter skill has a lot to do with it. and i doubt i am a .3moa shooter. the best group i have ever shot was just under 1" at 100yrds with my ar using my reloads.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Randall, I was more curious about the rifles capability, most of the reviews i read online said the 5r is a .3moa rifle using 175 grain smk's while the best a stock 700p could do is .5moa.

There are stock 700pss that shoot well under 1/2 MOA, but it's rare to find a shooter that does it.
The main thing you would be buying in a 5R 700 is the likelyhood of a better barrel.
Note that these are NOT Rock 5R barrels.
They are still remington produced barrels, but they have the 5R rifling profile.
The main advantage (my opinion again) of the 5R barrel is that it's stainless and therefore easier to machine more consistently.
The difficulty of machining chromoly steel (due to variations in steel alloy) is what keeps every 700 from shooting as good as the stainless barreled variants.

[roor1200]

not to thread jack but, where would one be able to find a 700 5r locally in so cal. after reading this thread, it made me want to get a 700 5r afterall. i was really debating a fn spr. what is the going rate? i checked gb and there werent many options. thanks.

[Rich776]

Originally Posted by roor1200

not to thread jack but, where would one be able to find a 700 5r locally in so cal. after reading this thread, it made me want to get a 700 5r afterall. i was really debating a fn spr. what is the going rate? i checked gb and there werent many options. thanks.

I want to get one as well

[guns_and_labs]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Hi guys, have a few questions for the Rem 700 5r owners here.
Thanks in advance
Happy with your purchase/any regrets?
Whats your best group at 100 and 200 yards?
Did you do any upgrades to it, and did they improve accuracy?
Do you reload or use factory ammo?
If you reload, whats your best load that the rifle seems to like?

Yes, I'm happy, no regrets. But I still prefer the Blaser LRS2; this is back-up.
.35 at 100, .9 at 200 (that's me, not the rifle).
No upgrades, unless you include the scope, which I changed from Leupold to Meopta.
Factory -- Federal 175 SMKs.

[Mute]

I've shot a pretty good number of Rem 700's over the years. Most of the heavy barrel variety seem to deliver, on average, .75 MOA with FGMM. I've shot two different 5R 700s and put approx. 200 rounds down range through those two and the groups averaged, about .5 MOA on one and the other a little larger, but under .75 MOA. Based on my experience, they are somewhat more accurate than other non 5R heavy barrel 700s, but don't expect it to perform the same as a custom barrel.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by roor1200

not to thread jack but, where would one be able to find a 700 5r locally in so cal. after reading this thread, it made me want to get a 700 5r afterall. i was really debating a fn spr. what is the going rate? i checked gb and there werent many options. thanks.

no one in socal has them in stock, your best bet is to check gunbroker, all of the people that i have talked to that own one here in cali have either gotten it from gunbroker or snipercountrypx, but gunbroker is a better bet as the people who advertise on gb have them on hand ready to ship. you could also check the for sale section of snipers hide, ive seen a few of them pop up for sale there.

[Kali_M14]

I'll be getting mine soon, purchased it on gunbroker...I don't know when I will be able to shoot it since I will still have to buy a scope and mounts. It is also my first bolt gun and I've never done precision shooting but I will post an update when I do get around to shootin it!

[EZ G]

I own one and have zero regrets. I have owned several other 700's and have shot the r5 against a stock vssf, and a Jewel Triggered vssf. My r5 witha Jewel Trigger and Leupold Mark 4 rings and a Leupold Mark 4 scope outshot both other rifles by a significant margin.

The difference was tight groups v. holes through holes and all 5 shots touching @ 100 yards. My r5 was handed around and everyone agreed it just plain outshot their rifles. Something else I noticed was that the no go gauge did not go in the r5 and it would close in stock 700's. I think that matters.

Check out snipercountrypx.com they stock them and get them back in periodically as they sell out fast.

IMO a fantastic platfrom for the shooter that wants to buy great rings and glass and shoot better than they thought they could.

P.S. Don't mess around with the trigger. Just get a Jewel and forget about it.

[jandmtv]

Originally Posted by EZ G

I own one and have zero regrets. I have owned several other 700's and have shot the r5 against a stock vssf, and a Jewel Triggered vssf. My r5 witha Jewel Trigger and Leupold Mark 4 rings and a Leupold Mark 4 scope outshot both other rifles by a significant margin.

The difference was tight groups v. holes through holes and all 5 shots touching @ 100 yards. My r5 was handed around and everyone agreed it just plain outshot their rifles. Something else I noticed was that the no go gauge did not go in the r5 and it would close in stock 700's. I think that matters.

Check out snipercountrypx.com they stock them and get them back in periodically as they sell out fast.

IMO a fantastic platfrom for the shooter that wants to buy great rings and glass and shoot better than they thought they could.

P.S. Don't mess around with the trigger. Just get a Jewel and forget about it.

Why not? I adjusted my X-Mark trigger down to 1.75lbs and it breaks like glass with zero creep and no over travel.

[EZ G]

Mine did not come with x mark. I had a factory trigger and IMO the Jewel cannot be beat for drop in perfection. I also like the quality of the parts.

If you have an x mark and can make adjustments, by all means save yourself some money.

I think the r5 is perfect for those that do not want to go full custom route but still want something special. Like I said, against a range of other 700's I think the r5 stands a little above.

[flyinghi]

The first time I shot my 5R I was pulling in .75 MOA at 100yds. Then I gave it to someone who was actually worthy of shooting it and he pulled in .4 MOA He did about the same at 300 yds! I figured I should get a rifle that I can "grow into". Having quality equipment is fun!

[ar15barrels]

I shot a neat group with my 700 PSSendero the other day.
This was 3 shots, really quick before a match to verify zero.



I was tempted to fire two more, but they were waiting on me to start the match.

[BigBamBoo]

..............

[MT1]

I have a 5R - only taken it to the range once since I got it several months ago due to preparing the house for our first baby. It's got Badger base and rings, my old SS10X scope is on it currently and with 168g BHM ammo it was doing .6 MOA in my hands that have not shoot a precision bolt rifle in over 2 years. I am very happy with it, and know that the groupings will get much smaller once I adjust the trigger and get some more time behind it.

[jandmtv]

Needless to say, I am very happy with my 5R. After Randall installed the Badger Thruster brake and recrowned the barrel, I have shot constant sub .5 moa 5 shot groups at 100 yards, and a few sub .25 moa 5 shot groups. I think its safe to say that my 5R is capable of shooting .25 moa all day long......I just wish I was

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by jandmtv

Needless to say, I am very happy with my 5R. After Randall installed the Badger Thruster brake and recrowned the barrel, I have shot constant sub .5 moa 5 shot groups at 100 yards, and a few sub .25 moa 5 shot groups. I think its safe to say that my 5R is capable of shooting .25 moa all day long......I just wish I was

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...v/DSC02104.jpg

So now you just need to buy a good scope and you will be ready to come shoot some matches...

[Prc329]

Originally Posted by ar15barrels

I shot a neat group with my 700 PSSendero the other day.
This was 3 shots, really quick before a match to verify zero.

http://ar15barrels.com/gfx/coldbore.jpg

I was tempted to fire two more, but they were waiting on me to start the match.

You know you are cheating with that rifle. It would be like me saying my rifle was stock Wll not cheating but comparing your rifle to a stock Sendero is like comparing a Ford Mustang to a ROUSH Mustang. Not to mention the nut behind the trigger is very capable.

[ar15barrels]

Originally Posted by Prc329

You know you are cheating with that rifle. It would be like me saying my rifle was stock Wll not cheating but comparing your rifle to a stock Sendero is like comparing a Ford Mustang to a ROUSH Mustang. Not to mention the nut behind the trigger is very capable.

It's still a stock remington barrel.
The fact it has fancy bolt knob work or a PSS stock and HS DBM does not change things.

The main reason I shot those 3 rounds was that I had honed out the chamber to get rid of the rust and then flushed the barrel with brake cleaner.
I wanted to check zero after cleaning and re-foul the barrel before the match...

I don't think that the new Nightforce 5.5-22 scope hurt that group either.
It is the best 100yd group I have ever shot with that gun.
Cool thing is it was a quick coldbore group too...

[Prc329]

I thought the barrel was upgraded. Any who, good shooting.